The Intersection of Faith and Politics

SUNDAY SCRIPTURES…

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  Lenten readings —rejecting temptation and sin brings freedom…

  First Sunday of Lent
  March 9, 2014

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  Ash Wednesday: “Sound the trumpet in Zion!” —but don’t parade your good deed before men…

  Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2104

WORDS OF WISDOM…

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  A good lawyer knows the law: a great lawyer knows the judge —of heaven and earth, that is…

  Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski

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  beatitudes are not about stuff —they are about assuming our humanity…

  Archbishop Jose Gomez

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  Our limits tested each day by the Great Seducer—upon what do we base our response?…

  Fr. Charles Irvin

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  Forgiveness succeeds in the family —and leads to courage, confidence and maturity…

  Blessed John Paul II
  First Sunday of Lent

POPE FRANCIS IS ON RETREAT THIS WEEK BUT THE LENTEN HOMILIES ARE ALL HERE…

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  Goal of the Tempter —divert you from the divine plan of love and sacrifice…

  Sunday, March 9

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  Ethicists without charity are hypocrites —holiness requires engaging the other…

  Friday, March 7

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  There is no Christian lifestyle without Christ —No Cross without Jesus…

  Thursday, March 6

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  Pope Francis —Rend your hearts not your garments…

  Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014

HEALTH OF THE NATION…

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  New York: Deblasio pro-union anti-child school policies under attack —and he is listening…
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  Mt. Soledad Veterans Cross under fire —Arlington National next?…

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  Union sees irony that Obamacare increases income inequality —we see it as planned…
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  Fox Sports Southwest charged with religious descrimination —against conservative…

THE CHURCHES…

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  Pope heading to South Korea —Kim Jong-un could not be reached for comment…
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  Pope to Protestants —let us come together to worship Jesus Christ the only Lord…
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  Human rights come from God —not the government…
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  Sacrifice is the foundation of Christianity and of America…

  Pope Francis

INTERNATIONAL DESK…

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  800-year-old monk found —sticking out of a cliff…
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  Global “health” advocates —ensuring births never occur…
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  Russian naval power—the centrality of the Crimean port…
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  Ukrainian Patriarch: We are ready to die for freedom…

RECAPTURING REALITY!

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  Modern Art: from the transcendent to the destructive…
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  Expecting schools to form character? —A moral foundation comes from the parents…
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  Dr. Frank Jobe, best known for Tommy John surgery, dies at 88
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  Worshiping the politics of womens hockey? —Boredom forbidden…

PROTECTORS OF AMERICA…

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  WWII Vet and inspiration for Band of Brothers dies at 90…
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  U.S. Destroyer enters Black Sea…
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  Protecting America —checking the perimeter…
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  Pre-Lenten feast: Navy celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans…

PUNGENT COMMENTARY…

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  The seven branches of government —and one Fed to rule them all…

  D. Chadwell

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  Leftist pretense for the well-being of blacks —a bill of goods…

  Walter Williams

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  Common Core: not just bad education —but a NSA-style data collection system…

  Michelle Malkin

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  Religious liberty? I won’t photograph you —you’re a Christian…

  Lauren Muzyka, Esq.
  

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  God is in the conversion business —personal transformation is his specialty…

  Glenn Fairman

ILLUSTRATING ABSURDITY…

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  NY Post critic attacked for calling anti-Catholic film anti-Catholic –by the movie producer…
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  Not lovin’ it: patron shorted a napkin —sues for $1.5 million…
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  Bill Clinton, First Gentleman? —Let’s consider…
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  Catholic Boston mayor wants gay propaganda for St. Patrick’s Day Parade —plans to boycott…

THE POLITICS OF HEALTH…

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  Even liberals question marijuana use —but blame the government…
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  Family is the solution for disease, depression and pregnancy —not condoms…
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  Liberal contraception mantra —we need more abortion services for “fertility control…”

HOLLYWOOD PAGES…

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  Sheila MacCrae of Honeymooners fame and mother of four, dies at 92…
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  Village Voice accuses Harold Ramis of racism—for teaching English…
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  Matthew McConaughey: Best speech ever? —a Triune gratefulness…

THE VIRTUE OF BUSINESS…

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  William Clay Ford, business leader and humanitarian, dies at 88…
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  Avoiding sin —always a good business practice…